Andreas Perotti Heads the New Unit Corporate Communications & Marketing in FACC AG

Sept. 5, 2017
FACC AG is one of the world’s leading companies in the design, development and production of advanced fiber reinforced composite components and systems for the aviation industry.

Ried, 21 July 2017 - FACC AG is reorganizing its communications and marketing tasks, concentrating them in a new unit. Apart from group-wide external and internal communications, the new team will be responsible for all marketing activities such as brand management, advertising, event marketing, or sponsoring. As of now, Andreas Perotti (31) will head the new unit as Director Corporate Communications & Marketing, and he will also assume the function of a corporate spokesperson.

“We are approaching the billion mark in terms of sales and will grow to more than 4,000 employees at our global locations. This strong growth requires us to optimize governance and to advance our brand identity. Therefore, establishing a new team is a strategically important step for our enterprise. With all his experience, Andreas Perotti is exactly the right person to accompany us in this process”, says Robert Machtlinger, CEO of FACC AG.

“Currently, FACC is one of the most exciting enterprises in Austria, and a world leader in the field of aerospace. Public relations need good stories, and FACC has got everything it takes for this: high-tech industry combined with high growth, a global presence with fascinating products, and a Fortune 500 enterprise as its main shareholder. I’m very happy to be part of this expert team with members from 38 nations”, adds Andreas Perotti.

Andreas Perotti, born in Linz in 1985, was previously the press spokesperson of the Telekom Austria Group. He started his professional career in the European Neighbourhood Policy in Kosovo and Israel. Then he changed to the European Parliament as the vice president’s office manager before becoming the minister’s spokesperson for communications in the Federal Ministry of Finance. After several years in the public sector, he became Senior Consultant Page 2 within one of the leading PR agencies, subsequently proceeding to the telecommunications industry. Andreas Perotti studied law and political sciences at the University of Vienna, where he graduated with distinction.

About FACC

FACC AG is one of the world’s leading companies in the design, development and production of advanced fiber reinforced composite components and systems for the aviation industry. Their range of products extends from structural components for the fuselage and wings to engine components and complete passenger cabins for commercial aircraft, business jets and helicopters. FACC is a supplier to all large aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Sukhoi, and COMAC, as well as for engine manufacturers and sub-suppliers of manufacturers. In the business year of 2016/17, FACC achieved a turnover of 705.7 million Euros. The company currently employs around 3,400 employees worldwide. Further information available under www.facc.com.